If there's an STi in the $4-5k range, it's going to drive sideways, dragging the engine behind it, with a salvage title.

This holds some truth. The car was in a pretty bad accident. However it was professionally straightened and rebuilt. This is all perspective right now though, the guy selling it is 'im honna sell it today' then a day later 'I'm gonna keep it'. Wel see what happens